After spotting a mole growing under her breast, Khloe looked it up online, and went to the doctor to have it checked out. Thankfully, the mole was benign, but for Khloe, it’s been a huge awakening:

“Now that I’ve gone through this a couple of times, I am extra aware of my skin, body and moles.”

Having gone through her own cancer scare, Khloe was keen to raise awareness of the issue amongst fans:

“I’m writing this post with the hope that my story can get some of you in to see your doctor if you notice something wrong with your skin. I […] wanted to share my experience with you so that if you notice something doesn’t look right, you will take action and take care of your health!”

We’re really glad to hear that Khloe’s okay, but with over 100,000 cases of skin cancer reported in the UK each year (according to the British Skin Cancer Foundation), it’s an issue which still affects far too many people.

We can’t stress enough the importance of keeping an eye on your skin, and noting any changes which your body may be undergoing. Cancer Council Australia recommends regularly checking your whole body for these key signs:

New moles

Moles that increases in size

An outline of a mole that becomes notched

A spot that changes colour from brown to black or is varied

A spot that becomes raised or develops a lump within it

The surface of a mole becoming rough, scaly or ulcerated

Moles that itch or tingle

Moles that bleed or weep

Spots that look different from the others

And here’s a handy little diagram of what to look out for:

If you notice any of these symptoms, make sure to get checked out by a doctor. Chances are, you’ll have nothing to worry about, but visiting a doctor really could save your life.

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